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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Provisions relating to seized property

211: Seized property forfeited to the Crown if ownership not established

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"Property taken by authorities becomes Crown property if you can't prove it's yours."

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If you have something taken from you, it can become the property of the Crown if you cannot prove you own it. This rule is part of the Fisheries Act 1996. You can find more information about changes to this rule in the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.

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Part 11Appointment and powers of fishery officers
Provisions relating to seized property

211Seized property forfeited to the Crown if ownership not established (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 211: repealed, on , by section 251(1) of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (2012 No 24).